The story of "iPad mini" contracted in Japan has become a convenient Wi-Fi router in Hawaii

　Following the iPhone 6/iPhone 6 Plus announced in September, the iPad Air 2/iPad mini 3 was finally announced.This time, there was a uproar that the information was leaked the day before, so it may be as expected.As a loyal user in the iPad mini series, I was wondering what to do if I wanted something I couldn't stand, but it was a small update.It's complicated how to look at this situation, which is almost the same as the previous model, except for the color variations and the Touch ID while being relieved.There are also iPhone 6 Plus, and it is these days that I feel uneasy about the future lineup.

　By the way, this time, like the iPhone, the price of the SIM -free model was immediately listed on the Apple website.The release date has not been revealed at the time of writing, but it will probably be released simultaneously with the career version this time.From the iPhone 6/iPhone 6 Plus, the SIM -free version has been released at the same time as the release of the carrier version, and the monthly cost of the unlimited call plan has increased, and the SIM -free model is more than ever.It is attracting attention.

Career version iPad is SIM -free overseas

　The introduction has become longer, but you know that the iPad Air/iPad Mini 2 (iPad Mini Retina Display Model) with SIM locks sold by carriers in Japan can be used overseas as a SIM -free model.。In Hawaii (Oahu Island), which I went to this September, I actually purchased a prepaid SIM locally and experienced it.

　In particular, for those who are dissatisfied with the Wi-Fi router because the battery disappears immediately, or those who stay for more than a week, I would like to use this iPad prepaid SIM.

　Overseas packets are very convenient, but because of the cost, one Wi-Fi router is often rental on travel destinations.However, for "on the Internet" that is always unable to leave the net, if you keep the power on it, the battery will be lost in a few hours, or if you are shopping, or if you act separately, you will be on the net.Being unable to connect is a problem.

　そこで、愛用しているiPad mini 2をルータ代わりに使ってみようと思ったのである。ネットで調べたところ、日本からAmazonなどであらかじめプリペイドSIMを購入する方法などもあるようだが、モノグサなので今回はわかりやすくアラモアナショッピングセンターのAT&Tにて手続きすることにした。

　The following is a specific procedure for those who want to actually consider the procedure.

アラモアナショッピングセンターのAT&TでSIMを購入する

　日本人に人気のあるアラモアナショッピングセンター。AT&Tをネットで検索すると、移転があったようで新旧さまざまな情報が出てくる。現在は1Fのフードコートからノードストローム方面に向かった右角にある（地図はこちらから）。

　What to prepare in advance is the iPad itself and the cash or credit card (it was unnecessary in your own experience, but there is also information that you need a passport, so it may be better to take it just in case).

　When you enter the entrance, the staff of the store asks what requirements are.Tell us that you are looking for a prepaid SIM for iPad Air/iPad Mini 2.It is surprisingly crowded, and wait until it is called.There is no dedicated counter for a Japanese career shop.Each staff has a dedicated terminal and responds with area -free.The atmosphere is similar to the Apple Store.

　In order, if you tell you that you want a prepaid SIM again, you will be confirmed "SIM -free terminal".It's SIM -free overseas, so let's say "Yes!" With confidence.When you actually enter the procedure, it is very easy to ask what the plan is.There were three plans, but I was planning to stay for about a week, so I chose a $ 50 plan that can be used up to 5 GB in 30 days (this is the most large).

　あとはスタッフがその場で日本のSIMからAT&TのSIMに差し替えてアクティベーションの手続きをしてくれる。筆者がしたことといえば、再起動の際のパスコード入力ぐらいだ。最後に確認する時間も含め、15分もかからずに終了した。画面にAT&Tの文字が出てきたときはちょっとした感動だった。

　Looking at the receipt, the SIM is 0 yen and the usage fee is 52 including tax..$ 36 (at that time: 5541 yen).You are asked if you pay by cash or card.There was no automatic billing, and it was a type that could not apply for additional capacity from the net.If you are worried about your credit card, you will be safe if you pay in cash.

　In addition, as we saw on the Internet that Japanese could not be understood despite the stores in the Ala Moana Shopping Center, the response was only in English.However, it wasn't so difficult, so I wasn't good at English.

　One thing to keep in mind is that the nano-SIM card used in iPad mini 2 is not smaller than the tip of the little finger.When you return to Japan, you will need to replace it yourself, so be careful when saving.